Rising Junior
Counting this year and last, I’ve taken four APs (but plan on taking 4 more next year)
GPA: 4.0
SAT: 1350
ACT: 32
I know I have to bring my test scores up lol 
ECs: Aside from fluffy stuff like NHS and general clubs, I’m the president of my school’s GSA, an editor for two well-established online magazines, a staff writer for two others, and I’ve been published in other places as well; an editor for a podcast that makes politics accessible for teens. I’m also a student teacher intern (since freshman year) at a local nonprofit that promotes literacy in underfunded neighborhoods. At the nonprofit I am part of a youth writing group, I perform at slam poetry events, and I of course co-teach at the nonprofit’s summer classes for kids. I’m also working on starting up a slam poetry team at the nonprofit, as well as a literary magazine club in my high school.
My top schools: NYU, USC, SDSU, Kenyon AND any other schools you guys think might be a fit for me? any tips as well are appreciated. thanks!
Home State?
Budget/year?
Geographical preferences?
School size?
Intended major?
Rising junior? Haven’t you started the year already?
4.0 GPA students with good scoring (your ACT in particular) and meaningful extracurricular achievement will generally have good prospects at many schools.
Based upon your ECs, as well as your inclusion of the excellent Kenyon among your current choices, you might also want to consider Hamilton, Vassar and Oberlin.